Van Halen, an American rock band, was formed in 1972 in Pasadena, California. The founders are Alex and Edward Van Halen, who were later joined by vocalist David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony. The band received the name Van Halen in 1974. A huge success is the debut album of the same name "Van Halen", released in 1978. The songs feature Roth’s unusual vocals and Eddie Van Halen’s special guitar technique. As a result, the disc occupies the 12th line in the American chart. In 1999, the album
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Van Halen, an American rock band, was formed in 1972 in Pasadena, California. The founders are Alex and Edward Van Halen, who were later joined by vocalist David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony. The band received the name Van Halen in 1974.
A huge success is the debut album of the same name "Van Halen", released in 1978. The songs feature Roth’s unusual vocals and Eddie Van Halen’s special guitar technique. As a result, the disc occupies the 12th line in the American chart. In 1999, the album Van Halen received diamond status in the United States, the circulation of the disc exceeded 10 million copies. Similar success receives the next work of the musicians “Van Halen II”.
In the early 80s, the group is actively experimenting, more attention in the musical accompaniment is paid to the keyboards. In addition, Van Halen is actively touring, gathering thousands of fans. Commercially successful disc "1984" includes several hits, of which the most popular is the song "Jump".
In 1986, Sammy Hagar came to the place of the singer. With him, the band recorded albums 5150 and OU812. The last Van Halen is dedicated to his father, who died shortly before the release. “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” is a Grammy Award. The 1995 album "Balance" is considered by many fans one of the best works of musicians.
In 1998, Hagar left Van Halen, which led to a decline in the popularity of the band and even the cessation of activities. In 2003, Sammy returns, but a new series of conflicts causes another lineup change. Since 2006, Edward’s son, Wolfgang Van Halen, has been bassist, and David Lee Roth, the returning vocalist. The American tour of 2009 provoked a strong reaction from listeners. Van Halen albums have sold over 80 million copies. /
Discography
1978 - Van Halen
1979 - Van Halen II
1980 - Women and Children First
1981 - Fair Warning
1982 - Diver Down
1984 - 1984
1986 - 5150
1988 - OU812
1991 - For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
1995 - Balance
1998 - Van Halen III